Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 measures 31,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 130 lbs less than the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 at 235 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 BW 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 31,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model235 Legend ES
ModelBoundary Waters 310 BW
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,450 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.365
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]31 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet31.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters9.58
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches377
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 350 hp (3 tubes) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 700 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,860 lbs. (2 tubes) 4,640 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 5,500 / 5,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Maximum people11
Maximum people22 (2 tubes) 25 (3 tubes) 26 (36 in. PTX) 25 (PTX Twin)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon